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The bells of the church of St Mary the Virgin, Ilminster in Somerset.
Chris Bowlby profiles Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the charismatic head of the International Monetary Fund and a man many say is destined to become the next president of France. Show more
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Mark Tully considers the impact of our mental attitude on situations, events and objects. Show more
Caz Graham explores the impact a 60-square-mile exclusion zone off Lyme Bay in Devon is having on local fishermen. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar. Show more
Nigel Havers appeals on behalf of Ovarian Cancer Action. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144. Show more
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Radio 4's Sunday morning service.
A Point of View
A welcome slice of American pie
10 minutes
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Simon Schama reflects on American food and eating habits and welcomes the growing popularity of ethnic dishes and local farm produce. Show more
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell. Show more
The week's events in Ambridge. Jazzer turns sour on Harry's milk round, and Pip has an exercise in duplicity. Show more
Sue MacGregor reunites prisoners, staff and negotiators involved in the Maze Prison hunger strikes of the early 1980s. Show more
During the recession British drinkers traded up to more expensive, higher quality coffee. Sheila Dillon asks why, and what exactly is it that we're now pouring into our daily cup? Show more
The latest weather forecast.
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Pippa Greenwood, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson answer questions posed by gardeners in West Sussex. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 3: The Sporting Estate
15 minutes
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The stylist explores how field sports contributed to the idea of the country house as a seat of social and political power.
Smiley has glimpsed the possibility of bringing down his lifelong adversary Karla. He turns to ex-colleagues in the Circus for help before taking off alone into hostile territory. Show more
Alex Clark talks to the children's author Gillian Cross, creator of The Demon Headmaster, about her new book. Writer Alberto Manguel discusses a lifetime of avid reading. Show more
Brian Patten tells the story of the nature poet Molly Holden, whose illness confined her indoors. The readers are Annette Badland and Nigel Anthony. Show more
Five years on from the London bombings, how successful are the attempts to rehabilitate convicted Muslim extremists while in prison and after their release? Mobeen Azhar reports. Show more
Chris Bowlby profiles Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the charismatic head of the International Monetary Fund and a man many say is destined to become the next president of France. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Ernie Rea introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. Show more
Kenton and Jim get into party mode, and Josh makes some plans for the future. Show more
Matt Frei presents an insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today, featuring location reports, lively discussion and exclusive interviews. Show more
Stories from the literary festival. Angela Huth's tale is set in an Umbrian village. When a job vacancy comes up at the smallest theatre in the world, Filippo leaps at the chance. Show more
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Matthew Bannister reflects on the life stories of people who have died recently. Show more
Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance. Show more
Nigel Havers appeals on behalf of Ovarian Cancer Action. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144. Show more
After a tragic recent history, Rwanda is trying to recreate itself, as Peter Day reports. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
Leading political journalists take a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's biggest stories. Show more
Best-selling novelist Robert Harris talks about working with Roman Polanski on The Ghost and reveals what happened when the director was arrested in the middle of post-production. Show more
Mark Tully considers the impact of our mental attitude on situations, events and objects. Show more
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The British weekend began with the Manchester half-day holiday in 1843, but a new report shows it on the verge of finally disappearing. Also, research on families educating at home. Show more
The bells of the church of St Mary the Virgin, Ilminster in Somerset.
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